If I had an express installation of avg do I still have to download or redeem as per the email?

Jan, You've actually posted your query in the wrong area! It should have been located here (https://support.avg.com/answers#!/feedtype=RECENT&dc=Windows&criteria=ALLQUESTIONS). Have a look @ the top of this article (https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-download-and-install-AVG).
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Jan, You've actually posted your query in the wrong area! It should have been located here (https://support.avg.com/answers#!/feedtype=RECENT&dc=Windows&criteria=ALLQUESTIONS). Have a look @ the top of this article (https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-download-and-install-AVG).
AVG Guru